Spring
61°F / 45°F
March, April, May: about 12.4 in of rain and 5 in of snow.
Plan a visit
Best time to visit Jersey City
May, June, September bring mild highs and the least rain.
Best time to visit
May · June · September
Highs between 65°F and 85°F with the least rain of the year. Hottest: July (85°F). Coldest nights: January (28°F). Wettest: July.
Jersey City by season
Month-by-month planner
| Month | Weather | High / low | Rain | Local guides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Cold | 40°F / 28°F | 3.6 in | |
| February | Wet | 42°F / 30°F | 3.2 in | Valentine’s Day |
| March | Wet | 50°F / 36°F | 4.3 in | St. Patrick’s Day |
| April | Wet | 62°F / 46°F | 4.1 in | |
| May | Wet | 71°F / 55°F | 4.0 in | |
| June | Wet | 80°F / 64°F | 4.5 in | Fourth of July |
| July | Wet | 85°F / 70°F | 4.6 in | Fourth of July |
| August | Wet | 83°F / 69°F | 4.6 in | |
| September | Wet | 76°F / 62°F | 4.3 in | Halloween |
| October | Wet | 65°F / 51°F | 4.4 in | Halloween |
| November | Wet | 54°F / 42°F | 3.6 in | Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas |
| December | Wet | 44°F / 34°F | 4.4 in | Christmas, New Year’s Eve |
“Great” means highs between 65°F and 85°F with fewer than 10 wet days. Averages are NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the New York Cntrl Pk Twr station, not a forecast.
Around Jersey City
See Jersey City before you go
A DRIVE AROUND TOWN
Drive through downtown Jersey City
A recorded drive through downtown Jersey City, including the waterfront and neighborhood streets. This is not a live camera.
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THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT
Visit The Liberty Science Center
An activity Short shared by Strides & Scenes.
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What is the best month to visit Jersey City?
May, June, September: highs between 65°F and 85°F with the least rain.
What is the hottest month in Jersey City?
July, averaging 85°F highs.
What is the coldest month in Jersey City?
January, with average lows of 28°F.
What is the rainiest month in Jersey City?
July, averaging 4.6 in of precipitation.
When are the big holidays in Jersey City?
See the local guides: Halloween (October), Thanksgiving (November), Christmas lights (late November to December), New Year’s Eve.